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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Delta
Okay, so maybe I still don’t really LOVE Delta. I scoffed at SkyMiles for a long time; at just 1.1 cents per point, the reasonable redemption value for Delta miles is the lowest of all the major domestic carriers. But. Delta IS one of the major domestic carriers, and sometimes, the Delta flight is the…
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London Calling: A Three-Generation Trip on Points
London is one of the most popular destinations for Americans new to international travel, and it’s easy to see why! It’s a city filled with history and sights to see, everyone speaks English, and it’s a relatively short flight from the East Coast. However, like most major cities, it’s also very expensive! Here’s how I…
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Virtual Seminar: A Montessori Approach to Award Travel with Kids
This one’s short and sweet–join me this weekend for a virtual seminar about all things award travel! Drawing from my decade of experience in education research, I’ll be talking about how award travelers can apply Montessori principles to enhance trips with kids. You’ll hear about: Child development–and what travel looks like at every stage How…
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I Don’t Even Like Marriott and I Still Recommend This Card
If you’ve known me longer than five minutes, you probably know that I am a Hyatt fangirl (and newly minted Globalist! But I digress). While I can appreciate the merits of both the Hilton and IHG loyalty programs, I’ve never understood the appeal of Marriott Bonvoy. Unlike Hyatt, it’s hard to get good value from…
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2025 Year in Review
2025 was my second year in award travel, and I have leveled up my game considerably. Read on to learn about the points I earned, the points I burned, and the lessons learned along the way. Points Redeemed Out of Pocket Cost Cash Price Flights 743,995 $2,789.21 $44,645.25 Hotels 701,000 $0 $18,222.12 Totals 1,444,995 $2,789.21…
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Award Flight Deal Alert Services: Are They Right for You?
I subscribe to a popular flight deal alert service. Services like Thrifty Traveler Premium and Straight to the Points Award Alert Service send out emails whenever there’s a fare sale, an award space drop, or another opportunity to get travel at a great value, whether it’s with cash or points. One recent email highlighted the…
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